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Rihanna is one of the most commercially successful, culturally influential musical artists of the 21st century.\u00a0 The Barbadian native has enjoyed a multi-faceted career currently well into its second decade.<\/p>\n
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And with a Superbowl Halftime performance arriving imminently, it\u2019s fair to say Rihanna shows no sign of slowing down.<\/p>\n
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In fact, these days she\u2019s perhaps as well known for Fenty, the line of beauty and clothing products<\/a> of which she is a 50% shareholder, as she is for her music. Forbes reports that the success of Fenty has helped the artist reach that prestigious billionaire label.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, some of that could be down to the fact that she hasn\u2019t released a studio album since 2018\u2019s Anti. <\/em>Many fans will be hoping that 2023 is the year Rihanna finally drops a new full-length album.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In 2007 Rihanna boldly claimed that she wanted to be \u201cthe black Madonna\u201d<\/a>, citing the iconic popstars knack for reinvention as a personal inspiration.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reinvention and evolution are two words which have defined Rihanna\u2019s music throughout her 8 studio albums. So today, we\u2019re going to be taking a trip through a pop giant\u2019s career to date, and looking at how Rihanna has pushed the boundaries of pop music with every project.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":" Signed to DefJam records after being invited to audition for the label by none other than Jay Z <\/a>Rihanna\u2019s 2005 debut LP Music Of The Sun encapsulated much of the artist\u2019s early influences; R&B, Reggaeton, and classic pop. Its lead single \u2018Pon De Replay\u2019, peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100<\/a>. Almost 20 years later and the song is still an undeniable reggeaton-infused hit.<\/p>\nMusic Of The Sun – Pon De Replay<\/h2>\n